Researchers at the University of Wroclaw in Poland tested their hypothesis that tattoos were chosen to hide imperfections, a way to hide behind them. But what they found was that the men who got tattoos had a greater symmetry in their features, something considered to be more highly desired innately by women.

This leads to a new theory of men who tattoo themselves, that only those with a solid biological quality can risk the behavior of the needle which can cause infection. This shows a form of strength to endure injury and survive is a sign of Darwinian fitness.

This new perspective matches many traditional customs of tattoos in various cultures through the ages.

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Elizabeth Boese is a certified trainer of NLP and runs a break-through session business with LifeRealignments.com and a success seminar business at SucceedInEveryWay.com. She offers some free seminars, runs two mastermind groups, and is writing a comprehensive book on NLP. In her spare time she enjoys traveling the world, skiing, and racing her mountain bike in 24 hour races.